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Caroline, or Change 2003

Ages: 12+
Opened: November 30, 2003
Closing: February 01, 2004

Caroline, or Change - 2003 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Joseph Papp Public Theater [Newman Theater]
425 Lafayette Street New York, NY 10003
Run Type Limited Run
Market Off-Broadway
Previews October 29, 2003
Caroline, or Change takes place in Louisiana in 1963, just before President Kennedy's assassination and during the Civil Rights movement. Caroline is the black maid of the Gellmans, a Southern family, made up of a father, his new wife and the man's young son, Noah. The son's birth mother has recently died, and the stepmother is trying to establish a relationship with the child, who already has a close connection with Caroline. The title has a double meaning, referring to the myriad social changes swirling around the family and a family argument surrounding the spare change perpetually found in the boy's pants pockets.

Caroline, or Change - 2003 - Off-Broadway Cast

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Caroline, or Change History

Other Productions of Caroline, or Change

2002   Off-Broadway Workshop
Off-Broadway
2004   Broadway Broadway Transfer
Broadway
2004   West Coast Tour
2006   Washington, DC (Regional) Studio Theatre Revival
Washington, DC (Regional)
2006   London Royal National Theatre Production
London
2018   West End London Revival
West End
2021   Broadway Roundabout Theatre Company's Broadway Revival
Broadway

Caroline, or Change - 2003 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
Caroline, or Change awards and nominations
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2004 The Lortels Outstanding Choreographer Hope Clarke
2004 The Lortels Outstanding Costume Design Paul Tazewell
2004 The Lortels Outstanding Featured Actress Anika Noni Rose
2004 The Lortels Outstanding Lead Actress Tonya Pinkins
2004 The Lortels Outstanding Musical The Public Theater

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